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johnstrupite
noun
john·strup·ite
\ˈjänˌstrəˌpīt\
Definition of johnstrupite
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: a mineral approximately (Ca,Na)3(Ce,Ti,Zr)Si2O8F consisting of a complex silicate of cerium and other metals in prismatic crystals (specific gravity 3.29)
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Origin and Etymology of johnstrupite
German johnstrupit, from Frederik Johnstrup †1894 Danish mineralogist + German -it -ite
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